Streamer, no DAC please?


Sorry if this topic has been beaten to a pulp...I recently upgraded the digital side of my rig, Denafrips, Pontus 15 with a Project CD Box RS2T transport...

Now I have the itch to try streaming. It pains me to invest in a high end streamer and once again pay for a DAC.

Is it possible to find a quality steamer without a DAC? Any direction is appreciated, FYI, I consider myself a luddite.

larseand

I too recommend Innuos streamers. The Sense app is fairly intuitive and works well with Qobuz. I bought a dealers demonstration Pulse last year and have been very happy with it.

Auralic, Aurender, Lumin, Hifi Rose would all offer great choices.  In the 2-3 k range new Auralic and Lumin offer the best balance of features, performance for the $$.  Aurender is often talked about as the gold standard of streamers.  Hifi Rose has a stand alone streamer that is around $ 5 grand, think it’s the 130 that looks amazing.  If I could stretch to reach the Hifi Rose, that would be the one.  The Apps that control the streamer are a big factor, if you don’t like the app it will really limit your enjoyment even if it sounds great. 
 

I just got a used Auralic Aries for $500ish. It sounds amazing, especially for the price.  

I'm using Bluesound Node and Wiim Pro Plus at home.

They work perfectly fine.

Reasonably cheap too :)